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Title: [GB] KAT Classic Retro | Cancelled
Post by: Xonuss on Mon, 04 September 2023, 12:25:16
Cancelled
KAT Classic Retro


(https://i.imgur.com/TAHPyca.png)

Hello there, I'm incredibly excited to introduce you to KAT Classic Retro!
It's KAT, it's beige and it's got accents, what's not to like?


GB DATE
September 5th, 2023 to October 5th, 2023


ETA
Q1-Q2 2024

You may be asking, when can I expect to see this set in my mailbox? Great news though, is that all preperations for the set has been finalised, which means molds, colors and packaging has been approved and we are ready to start manufacturing as soon the the order has been place, and currently, there is practically no queue for the double-shot molds. This also means that unless we somehow see sales exceeding that of KAT Mizu (4000+ kits), we're looking at a manufacturing and packaging timeline of 3 months, with an additional 1-2 months of shipping with sea freight directly from the factory in China to your local vendor.


PRICING:
(https://i.imgur.com/xOcDqrQ.png)


SPECIFICATIONS
Double-shot PBT
Alphas similar to GMK L9
Mods similar to GMK U9
Legends similar to GMK CR
Red accent similar to GMK 3C
Green accent similar to GMK 3B
KAT Profiles (5-4-3-2-1-1)
Compatible with MX style switches
1.6mm thick double-shot PBT Plastic



KITS

(https://i.imgur.com/FXdC4VL.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/2Maaevf.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/Jz6xu7U.png)


VENDORS
EU: KEYGEM (https://keygem.com/products/group-buy-kat-classic-retro-keycaps)
OCE: ALLCAPS (https://allcaps.store/products/gb-kat-classic-retro)
NA: DIVINIKEY (https://divinikey.com/products/kat-classic-retro-keycap-set-doubleshot-pbt)
UK: PROTOTYPIST (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-kat-classic-retro)
SEA: MECHA MY (https://mecha.com.my/collections/frontpage/products/gb-kat-classic-retro-keycaps)
SCANDINAVIA: MAXGAMING (https://www.maxgaming.se/sv/keycaps/kat-classic-retro-baskit)



RENDERS

(https://i.imgur.com/YI5dvaD.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/JN5Bytq.png) (https://i.imgur.com/mHMOqZ5.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/HOu0hDk.png) (https://i.imgur.com/AGx88mL.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ev5j6vB.png) (https://i.imgur.com/uyRbOLY.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/GtED4kq.png) (https://i.imgur.com/zJlhnVG.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/q7kRkb2.png) (https://i.imgur.com/6o5zlOq.png)


Samples in various Colortemperatures

(https://i.imgur.com/4ACDZfo.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/MawGD5a.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/rL8bbTS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2Mr1Rcg.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/I2rys1h.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/f1GJHyL.jpg)


Last, shameless self-plug:
Join the Discord (http://discord.nyhxis.com/) and stay updated on both this and more upcoming projects.
Title: Re: [GB] KAT Classic Retro | Sept. 5th - Oct. 5th
Post by: Xonuss on Mon, 04 September 2023, 12:32:30
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Title: Re: [GB] KAT Classic Retro | Sept. 5th - Oct. 5th
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 05 September 2023, 12:28:19
Approved :thumb:

PSA to prospective buyers:
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This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.
Title: Re: [GB] KAT Classic Retro | Sept. 5th - Oct. 5th
Post by: Xonuss on Mon, 11 September 2023, 10:44:26
I'm just gonna post this here in case some people missed the 'more' section in this original post. Also I have now removed that 'more' bit, so it's now also just plain text in the post.

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You may be asking, when can I expect to see this set in my mailbox? Great news though, is that all preperations for the set has been finalised, which means molds, colors and packaging has been approved and we are ready to start manufacturing as soon the the order has been place, and currently, there is practically no queue for the double-shot molds. This also means that unless we somehow see sales exceeding that of KAT Mizu (4000+ kits), we're looking at a manufacturing and packaging timeline of 3 months, with an additional 1-2 months of shipping with sea freight directly from the factory in China to your local vendor.